Brass instruments
Buzz your lips into a mouthpiece to play trumpet, trombone, horn or tuba.
Brass instruments
- To start
- $50
- Each month
- $40
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- You could spend a lifetime getting better.
- There's always more to learn.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to keep your brain sharp
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You need to keep the noise down
- You want a workout
Heads upLoud
What it feels like
Brass instrumentsAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$50Costs more to start than 61% of hobbies
$40Over a year, more than the kit
$530About $3 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Buzz your lips into a mouthpiece, then get a steady first note out of a borrowed trumpet or trombone.
30 minutes or moreAt homeFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does brass instruments cost to start?
About $50 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $40 a month once you are going.
How much time does brass instruments take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do brass instruments at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is brass instruments good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Buzz your lips into a mouthpiece, then get a steady first note out of a borrowed trumpet or trombone.
Do I need other people for brass instruments?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.